Definition of cat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
domestic animalsmall domesticated feline animal kept as a pet
- The cat purred softly as it sat on the lap..
2.
wildlifewild animal of the feline family, such as a lion or tiger
- A cat prowled silently through the jungle underbrush..
3.
Unix commandTECH. program in Unix that outputs file contentsTECH.
- Use the cat command to view the file.
4.
nautical deviceDated device for raising an anchor or lifting heavy weights on a shipDated
- The crew used the cat to hoist the anchor aboard..
Verb
1.
technologytr. TECH. US display file contents using a command-line tooltr. TECH. US
- He catted the files to check their contents.
2.
- She was caught catting about her friends.
3.
maritimetr. Rare hoist an anchor to the cathead of a shiptr. Rare
- They cat the anchor before leaving the harbor..
4.
punishmenttr. Rare UK flog with a cat-o'-nine-tailstr. Rare UK
- The sailor was ordered to be catted for his disobedience.
Abbreviation
1.
abr: categoryTECH. group or class of similar things or peopleTECH.
- Please select the right cat for your item.
2.
abr: catalytic converterTECH. US device that reduces pollution from car exhaustTECH. US
- The car needs a new cat to pass inspection.
Images of cat
small domesticated feline animal kept as a pet 
wild animal of the feline family, such as a lion or tiger 
device for raising an anchor or lifting heavy weights on a ship
Expressions with cat
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manage a group of people who are difficult to control
Leading this team is like herding cats.
stray cat typically found in urban areas
The alley cat scavenged for food in the dumpster.
game with string looped over fingers
We played cat's cradle during recess.
long, stiff hair growing on a cat's face
The cat brushed against her, tickling her with its cat's whiskers..
expresses dogs obey owners and cats expect to be served
Dogs have masters, cats have staff shows pet behavior differences.
cause sudden trouble or strong excitement by saying or doing something unexpected
The manager put cats among the pigeons by announcing possible layoffs.
differences between things disappear when it is dark or unclear
Remember, all cats are grey at night.
engage in a fierce and aggressive fight
The two teams fought like alley cats for the championship.
chaotic and unmanageable
The event planning was like herding cats.
individual traits are unimportant in certain situations
During the crisis, all cats are grey in the night.
heavy rain or large amount of rain
It's cats and dogs outside today.
rich person contributing to political campaigns
The fat cat donated millions to the senator's campaign.
a person who looks very pleased or triumphant
He walked in like the cat that got the canary after winning the game.
smile very widely, often with a secret or mischievous look
He grinned like the Cheshire cat when he heard the news.
cause trouble or make people upset or worried
His question put the cat amongst the pigeons at the meeting.
achieve a goal using different methods
There are many ways to skin the cat in solving this problem.
person or thing causing trouble or disturbance
His comment was a real cat among the pigeons.
burglary done with stealth and agility
The thief's cat burglary skills were unmatched.
state of being unusually quiet or speechless
When asked about the prank, it was cat got his tongue.
feeling very pleased or self-satisfied about something
After winning the game, he looked like the cat got the cream.
unable to speak due to surprise or shyness
Why are you so quiet? Cat got your tongue?
person showing smugness while hiding secret or naughty acts
He looked like the cat that ate the canary after the prank.
noun phrase meaning someone looking very pleased or smug
He looked like a cat that swallowed the canary after winning the game..
person or thing that is very unusual or unique
She is a different breed of cat in this industry.
Origin of cat
Late Latin, cattus (cat)
Terms with cat included in their meaning
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animal
large wild cat with a mane, native to Africa and Asia
animal
large predatory cat with orange and black stripes
pop culture
Sanrio cartoon cat used on products and in stories
animal
large spotted cat native to the Americas
feline offspring
young cat, especially before sexual maturity
cat furniture
tall structure for cats to scratch and stretch
animal
large striped wild cat native to Siberia
striped cat
cat with dark stripes on lighter fur
wildlife
large wild cat native to the Americas
animals
young domestic cat
animal
large wild cat famous for running very fast
cat waste material
granular material used in a box where domestic cats defecate and urinate
animal
large wild cat with a spotted coat
cat waste
container filled with absorbent material for cats to excrete in
cat usage
shallow container filled with absorbent material for cats to excrete in
cat behavior
knead with front paws like a cat
animals
sound made by a cat
animal
large wild cat with black fur
zoology
domestic cat with black brown yellow markings
animals
female cat giving birth to kittens
wildlife
large wild cat native to the Americas
animals
related to cats or the cat family
grace
having cat-like grace or stealth
animals
animal in the cat family Felidae
Examples of cat in a sentence
She adopted a cat from the animal shelter. The cat's roar echoed through the savannah. A cat stalked its prey in the moonlight. The cat command is useful for displaying text files. You can concatenate files using the cat command. The sailors operated the cat to lift the cargo.
The cat was essential for the ship's operations. She catted the document to view its latest changes. The script catted multiple logs for review. They were catting about their neighbor's new car. He spent the afternoon catting with his colleagues. The crew was ordered to cat the anchor immediately. They practiced how to cat the anchor efficiently. The captain decided to cat the rebellious crew member. He was threatened to be catted if he disobeyed again. This cat includes all fiction books. Choose the cat that fits your entry. A faulty cat can trigger the check engine light. They replaced the cat to reduce emissions.
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- French:chat, concaténer, ...
- German:Katze, den Befehl cat verwenden, ...
- Italian:gatto, usare il comando cat, ...
- Spanish:gato, usar, ...
- Portuguese:gato, usar o comando cat, ...
- Chinese:猫, 使用cat命令, ...
- Japanese:猫, catコマンドを使う, ...
- Arabic:قط, عَرَضَ الملف, ...
- Hebrew:חָתוּל, לְהַצִּיג אֶת תּוֹכֶן הַקּוֹבֶץ בִּפְקוּדַת cat, ...
- Russian:кошка, использовать команду cat, ...
- Ukrainian:кіт, використовувати команду cat, ...
- Hindi:बिल्ली, कैट करना, ...
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